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Dennis Food Service provides your school food program with the service, products, and knowledge necessary to ensure that every aspect of your cafeteria is carefully curated to promote a healthy and satisfying dining experience.
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A French bread club sandwich is stacked so high with turkey, cheddar, bacon and more. You'll need a pretzel stick pressed through the layers...
Meet the need for unique menu applications. These globally-inspired gyro sandwiches can be personalized with fresh cut vegetables from the s...
In a new take on Monte Cristo sandwiches, ham and cheese are layered in whole grain biscuits. The tasty little sandwiches bake until the che...
A hot lunch that's guaranteed to put smiles on student faces. This recipe packs impressive flavors into an above average grilled cheese.
This easy breakfast recipe turns scrambled eggs and biscuits into a fun and tasty meal the students will love!
This colorful, whole-wheat pasta dish is accented with grape tomatoes and Swiss chard, and delicately flavored with basil and garlic. Studen...
Featuring an irresistibably buttery crust that doubles as a crumb topping these bars are just sweet enough for kids to gobble up, while also...
Create warm, finger-sized chicken and cheese quesadillas for easy, on-demand lunches.
This trendy take on breakfast pizza is a sure-fire patron pleaser. Featuring flatbread with marinara sauce, mozza-cheddar cheese blend, saut...
A pop of Cheez-It® cracker flavor and an interactive dipping experience - what's not to love?!
Packed with flavor, healthy protein from chicken and fresh veggies this hearty sandwich is easily customized for max appeal among varying ag...
Students will go crazy over this healthier take on the classic chicken Parmesan dish. Loaded with flavor filled vegetables, and topped off u...
Ciabatta bread and sliced turkey; pair with soup or salad and fruit for a hearty and easily prepared crowd pleaser.
Creamy mac and cheese with a crispy crunch from Cheez-It® crackers, this dish is a cheese-lovers dream and is bound to be a hit among hungr...
Please a hungry crowd with this healthier, alternative twist on classic nachos. Easy to prepare in a large batch an bake in portions for lun...
There's endless combinations for what can go into a great panini - this just happens to be one of our favorite recipes - it also happens to ...
A whole grain flour tortilla baked in a large muffin tin, then filled with mashed potatoes, ready to be topped and loaded with students' fav...
Looking for a vegetarian friendly dish? Try this loaded nacho alternative. All the flavor, all the protein, no meat involved... making these...
A combination of colors and textures that overflows with fresh vegetables, spicy fish, and a burst of citrus, conveniently contained in a wh...
This savory recipe is made with slightly sweet tomato sauce deliciously tucked between layers of whole-wheat lasagna noodles, butternut squa...
Inspired by a popular children's book with similar title, this hot main dish creatively combines brown rice, spinach, eggs and ham to create...
A healthy, kid-friendly alternative to traditional "fried" potatoes, Tasty Tots are a combination of sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans and cinn...
An easy convenient meal for your students. Can be made with real sausage or a vegetarian/vegan substitute. Great meal for a to-go lunch, and...
These personal beef pizzas are a true culnary delight that are perfect for K-12 food programs for all the right reasons.
This new generation wants global flavor! Menu this veggie-packed Asian Noodle Bowl, made with sausage/sausage alternative crumble tossed wit...
Pollock fillets, dipped in crushed Whole Grain Cheez-Its and grated Parmesan. A fun dish that packs in bold cheese flavor and is sure to ple...
Take a kid-favorite snack, and turn it into a satisfying lunch meal! Lean turkey, topped with cheddar cheese, diced tomato, romaine lettuce,...
Smoothies aren't just a delicious and popular treat, their healthy and hearty too. Packed with nutrients and every kids favorite flavors. Th...
Green chilies and chicken are baked in pie dough rounds, for flaky Mexican empanadas.
A simple pot pie filling that starts with condensed soup and chicken and is topped with rich whole grain biscuit.
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Portion-controlled (PC) and individually-wrapped (IW) items are the new normal for K-12 nutrition.
Not only do PC & IW foods provide a safe barrier to eliminate the spread of germs, it also contains the necessary benefits and proper sizes to meet student’s daily nutrition requirements. They are easy to use and prepare, and makes school breakfast & lunch menus more convenient than ever before.
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Click below to see our full lists of PC & IW items that we provide for K-12 here at Dennis.
Individually-Wrapped Meals & Snacks K-12 Portion Control Solutions
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Take Control of Your Cutlery with The SmartStock® Tri-Tower Dispenser
Seldom can a product help lunchroom operators meet their most pressing challenges: reducing cutler waste, improving hygiene, streamling employee tasks, and maximizing counter space. The SmartStock® Tri-Tower dispenser was designed with operational efficiency in mind. That’s exactly what you get from the industry leader in cutlery dispensing technology game-changing performance that even students will appreciate.
The new Dixie Ultra® SmartStock® is fully enclosed, touchless dispenser. This high capacity dispenser holds 390 utensils, and its one-at-a-time, automatic dispensing ensures the user only touches the cutlery they use. The innovation solutioon can improve hygiene, reduce waste, all while leaving your counterspace looking clean and organized.
The universal chambers let operators configure the dispenser with any combination of Dixie® Series-T utensils.
Qualifying schools can RECEIVE A FREE DISPENSER if ordered by September 30, 2023!
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Kelly Worcester
School Foods Specialist
Kelly has over 20 years of Food Distribution experience. From working as an Account Executive, Inside Sales, to her current position as School Specialist, Kelly has the foodservice knowledge and background to help you and your staff succeed.
“I truly enjoy what I do. I love getting to help schools flourish and grow their nutritional programs. Watching schools succeed, is why I love my job.”